The missionary who risked it all for Ecuador

His ultimate sacrifice lit a torch of faith

The year was 1956: From the steamy jungles of Ecuador, new spread around the world that five young American men were mercilessly killed by members of the Auca tribe (now known as the Waodani) - a people those young men had gone to serve and befriend.  That seemingly senseless tragedy has become an inspirational marvel as that same tribe is now friends with the families of those they killed!  This is the story of one of those brave torchlighters-Jim Elliot.  Jim Elliot spend his youth preparing to share the Gospel with those who'd never heard it.  But nothing could have prepared him for the dangers and challenges he'd face in the jungles of Ecuador.  The remote Auca tribe was suspicious and antagonistic toward event he most friendly of gestures from outsiders.  Would Jim and his fellow missionaries ever be able to break down the hostile barriers and carry a torch of faith to this savage people determined to attack all outsiders?

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Eric Liddell: First a missionary then a champion

Even Olympic gold will not tempt him to compromise

All of Scotland is eager for their running celebrity Eric Liddell to sprint past the rest of the world and bring home Olympic gold in the 100-meter race.  But when Eric makes the stunning announcement that he won't race on Sunday because of his religious convictions, he is soon labeled a disgrace and a traitor.  See how his famous stand during the 1924 Olympics prepares him for even greater challenges as a missionary to China during World War II.  

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Corrie Ten Boom: The Watchmaker who stood against unimaginable evil

Protecting the innocent during World War II

Corrie Ten Boom and her family are masters of their craft; they repair broken watches and return them safely to their owners  But as the evil of Word War II sweeps through their city, a new kind of "watch" comes to their care; an innocent Jewish baby, desperately needing protection for the cruelty of the new Nazi regime. How will the ten Booms keep this baby and many others out of harm's way, and will the cost of serving God be amidst unthinkable evils?  When faith is tested, hope is tried, and love is strained, will Corrie's God prevail? 

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John Wesley: Founder of Methodist Movement

Plucked from the fire to preach God's grace

When young John Wesley is miraculously saved from his family's burning home, his mother is certain God has a great purpose for his life.  But years later John is still struggling to live out that purposed through good works.  Finally, after years of anguish, John embraces saving grace through faith!  But his new message is not welcome in the churches.  Will John break all the rules and risk his life to bring the message of grace to the needy and outcast?  

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